Ford Recalls Thousands of Electric Vehicles After Dangerous Defect Is Discovered

Ford Recalls Thousands of Electric Vehicles After Dangerous Defect Is Discovered

Ford Recalls Thousands of Electric Vehicles After Dangerous Defect Is Discovered
December 31, 2024

Car manufacturing titan Ford appears to be ending 2024 the same way it started — having major issues with its fleets of electric vehicles.

Ford recalled thousands of its electric-powered F-150 Lightning pickup truck series, according to a release from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

“Ford’s team reviewed assembly plant records to determine the population of affected parts,” the release stated. “The front upper control arm ball joint on affected vehicles may not have been properly secured during assembly.”

The release further explained the defect at hand: “Certain vehicles may have an improperly torqued nut on the ball joint which secures the front upper control arm to the knuckle assembly.

“An improperly torqued nut on the ball joint can result in separation of the front upper control arm from the knuckle assembly.”

As to the dangers of that improperly torqued nut, the release called out that “[i]f the upper control arm ball joint nut is loose or missing, the front upper control arm can separate from the knuckle assembly, which can cause the driver to experience a partial loss of directional control, increasing a risk of a crash.

“The nut on the upper control arm ball joint may not have achieved the correct torque due to variation in the alignment or orientation between the fastening tool and the fastener that may have induced lateral forces on the tool, preventing it from properly seating on the fastener.”

The recall notice did call out one telltale sign of the defect.

“If the ball joint nut is loose or missing, the driver may experience vehicle vibration and hear a clunk or rattle noise during suspension jounce and rebound,” the release stated.

Ford claimed that it “is aware of one accident attributed to this condition.”

According to the timeline provided, Ford was first notified of this issue in a September 2024 incident report.

Just a month later, in October, Ford launched its investigation into the issue.

By November, it had identified the ball joint issue.

Ford is offering a remedy, free of charge.

“Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to inspect the torque of the left and right upper control arm ball joint nut,” the recall stated. “If the torque inspection passes, dealers will replace the nut. If the torque inspection fails, dealers will replace the knuckle and nut.

“There will be no charge for this service.

“Ford provided the general reimbursement plan for the cost of remedies paid for by vehicle owners prior to notification of a safety recall in May 2023. Owners who have paid to have these repairs completed at their own expense may be eligible for reimbursement, in accordance with the recall reimbursement plan on file with NHTSA.”

According to WKRC-TV, a mail notifications will be sent to owners by Feb. 3, 2025.

A total of 11,922 trucks have been recalled, including 8,017 F-150 2023 models and 3,905 F-150 2024 models.

This latest EV-related issue comes on the heels of a rough 2024 for Ford.

In May, the company announced that its electric vehicles were being sold at a staggering loss.

In July, Ford pulled a 180 and converted a Canadian EV plant into a traditional car plant.

That all peaked in August, when reports surfaced that Ford was projected to lose $5 billion due to its electric vehicle business and that the plan was to “pivot” away from it.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

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Author: Bryan Chai, The Western Journal

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Elon Musk and President Trump Celebrate the New Year Together at Mar-a-Lago

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Elon Musk and President Trump Celebrate the New Year Together at Mar-a-Lago

CAUGHT ON VIDEO: Elon Musk and President Trump Celebrate the New Year Together at Mar-a-Lago
December 31, 2024

Elon Musk brought his son ‘X’ with him to ring in the 2025 New Year with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago on New Year’s Eve.

Elon Musk is spending New Year’s Eve with President Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago tonight. Elon brought his young son ‘X’ with him to the celebration.

Video was leaked of Elon Musk dancing with his son on his shoulders as President Trump picks up a call on his phone.

Video via Michael Solakiewicz.

Elon’s Mother was also with him tonight at Mar-a-Lago.

Here’s more of Elon at Mar-a-Lago.

The two leaders Musk and Trump had their first very public challenge to their relationship this week. Elon battled with conservatives over the future of the H-1B program.

It appears that Trump sided with his new bestie in the dustup that upset his MAGA base.

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JUST IN: On Final Day in Office, North Carolina’s Democrat Governor Commutes Death Sentences For 15 Inmates Convicted of First-Degree Murder

JUST IN: On Final Day in Office, North Carolina’s Democrat Governor Commutes Death Sentences For 15 Inmates Convicted of First-Degree Murder

JUST IN: On Final Day in Office, North Carolina’s Democrat Governor Commutes Death Sentences For 15 Inmates Convicted of First-Degree Murder
December 31, 2024

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North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper (D) commuted death sentences for 15 inmates on his last day in office.

On Tuesday Cooper announced that he has commuted the sentences of 15 people on death row in North Carolina to life without the possibility of parole after a thorough review of detailed petitions for clemency.

“These reviews are among the most difficult decisions a Governor can make and the death penalty is the most severe sentence that the state can impose,” said Governor Cooper. “After thorough review, reflection, and prayer, I concluded that the death sentence imposed on these 15 people should be commuted, while ensuring they will spend the rest of their lives in prison.”

Cooper’s office said no executions have been carried out in North Carolina since 2006 because of ongoing litigation.

Roy Cooper commuted the sentences of the following North Carolina inmates -ALL convicted of First-Degree Murder:

  • Hasson Bacote, 38, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Johnston County in 2009
  • Iziah Barden, 67, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Sampson County in 1999
  • Nathan Bowie, 53, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Catawba County in 1993
  • Rayford Burke, 66, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Iredell County in 1993
  • Elrico Fowler, 49, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Mecklenburg County in 1997
  • Cerron Hooks, 46, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Forsyth County in 2000
  • Guy LeGrande, 65, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Stanly County in 1996
  • James Little, 38, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Forsyth County in 2008
  • Robbie Locklear, 52, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Robeson County in 1996
  • Lawrence Peterson, 55, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Richmond County in 1996
  • William Robinson, 41, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Stanly County in 2011
  • Christopher Roseboro, 60, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Gaston County in 1997
  • Darrell Strickland, 66, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Union County in 1995
  • Timothy White, 47, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Forsyth County in 2000
  • Vincent Wooten, 52, convicted of First-Degree Murder in Pitt County in 1994.

Governor Cooper’s decision to pardon 15 inmates on death row comes after Joe Biden prioritized child killers and murderers on his way out the door by commuting the death sentences of 37 of the 40 men on federal death row.

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Jack Gleason: A Serious Warning for January 6th and the Inauguration

Jack Gleason: A Serious Warning for January 6th and the Inauguration

Jack Gleason: A Serious Warning for January 6th and the Inauguration
December 31, 2024

Guest post by Jack Gleason published at JoeHoft.com.

As the year comes to an end, it brings thoughts of what is to come in 2025.

We are at a crossroads for our nation and the rest of the world. Will we succumb to the dark powers trying to end freedom forever, or will the newly awakened “vocal majority” demand an end to the corruption that pervades every aspect of modern life? Will we force our squishy elected officials to do the right thing and support Trump and his team of patriots to make America great, healthy and safe?

In his “Threat Assessment November 6, 2024-January 20, 2025,” General Flynn warned “There is good reason to believe the Deep State has been involved in frustrating or overriding critical decisions made by American Presidents for at least three decades.  Nearly eight years ago, Senator Schumer warned, or threatened, incoming President Trump not to criticize the Intelligence Community because ‘they have six ways from Sunday of getting back at you.’  This threat has even greater relevance for his second term.”

Charles Wills agrees. “The shadow government did everything they could to sabotage the first Trump presidency, and they have been running Congress and the presidency since Biden and Harris assumed their roles as president and vice president. In addition to owning Congress and the puppets pretending to be president and vice president, the deep state (U.S. shadow government) owns the corporate media, all international corporations, the European Union, and the Canadian government.”

For the last six weeks, I’ve been sharing my puzzlement over the Drone Scare PSYOP. What is their goal?

The Deep State, Globalists and Chinese will stop at nothing. If intimidation, lawfare, and election rigging don’t work, they have a nasty habit of killing off anyone who opposes them, whether in Africa, Europe, South America, or even the United States.

They lied about COVID in order to push the vaccines, which have killed and maimed millions.

They lied about J6 to push through tainted election results to unseat President Trump. Thousands of average Americans have been put through Hell by a corrupt committee, and their bogus investigation is an example for anyone else who dares to speak up against them.

They’ve allowed hundreds of thousands to die from fentanyl and millions of illegal aliens, including perhaps five million military-aged men, to cross our border.

They’ve allowed the destruction of our inner cities and ignored the plight of thousands impacted by recent hurricanes, simply because they’re from conservative parts of the country.

They cheated the elections, particularly in California, to get the House to a razor-thin margin, there was more cheating in several Senate races, and the “conservative” Speaker is clearly working with the Left behind our backs, but they still would prefer that Trump not take office.

It’s clear there’s no limit on what they’ll do to remain in power.  

Donald J. Trump is standing in their way.  

I clearly remember the first time I took a commercial flight after the horrors of 9/11. Everything was different. People were quiet – and watchful. We remembered the twin towers, but most of all we thought of the heroes of Pennsylvania. Their example of heroism is why there have been very few successful hijackings in the United States since then.

Passengers now understand they’re not just flying on an airplane for business or pleasure, they’re inside a flying bomb that could do untellable damage if it was taken over by someone with evil intent.

I recall walking down the aisle to my seat and looking for those who would help me if anything went wrong. Our eyes would briefly meet and there was even a little “guy nod” of the head in recognition. “If something goes wrong on this flight, I’m with you. 9/11 is not going to happen again on this flight!”

Think of the “Insurrection” of January 6, 2021. It’s obvious that this was a long-planned operation to start a riot to bypass the required certification procedures for the bogus election counts. What would we do differently if we saw Ray Epps and knew he was a fake patriot and instigator? What if we saw agents in the crowd trying to stir up trouble and get people to rush the Capital?

Think of the horror of Butler, Pennsylvania. Patriots spotted the shooter hours before anything happened. The incompetence of the Secret Service – from their need to bring on untrained agents because of an unusual number of other events nearby, to their failure to set up overwatch and other basic security, to their keystone cops’ response to citizens’ repeated warnings – means this could only have been a planned assassination attempt. The shenanigans after the fact – the quickly cleaned up crime scene, the rapid cremation of the body, and the stonewalled and incomplete investigation, mean this was planned at the highest levels of the Deep State.

What if you’d known the security was inadequate and none would stop the shooter? Instead of shouting to the police, the Butler Miracle might have been you.

The next January 6th is upon us. What will we do differently?

We know Trump won the election despite massive cheating – again. But what about the cheating in the House and Senate elections? Will we just accept the results or will we demand an honest accounting? Will the people who called in fake bomb scares and spent weeks counting ballots without proper custody or supervision be taken to justice?

After Trump is declared the winner of the 2024 election, the next step is the Inauguration. This will be the Deep State’s last chance to stop him before he’s the President.

If I was Trump I’d cancel the whole thing and be sworn in under battlefield conditions and then spend the rest of the day in a bunker signing Executive Orders.

But Donald Trump is a man of the people. He knows it’s Patriots and reawakened Democrats and independents who elected them, and he will want to express his appreciation. He won’t show weakness in the face of bold Evil.

I’m sure his security will be top-rate. It’s still very likely that the Deep State will try something desperate anyway. They stand to lose everything they’ve managed to steal over the last 40-50 years.

Talk is cheap, action is priceless.

I am suggesting that we Patriots take the post-9/11 and post-Butler attitude if we go to Washington for the Inaugural. The event and the celebrations afterward will be exciting, but could also be dangerous for our country’s future.

It may not be as much fun, there may not be as much joy. This is a serious time in our country’s history and one or two Vigilant people could save everything.

As you head to an event, look for uniformed security officers. Ask them what you should do if you see something suspicious. Our enemies have a history of trying to blend bad actors into the crowd, but they are not perfect.

It’s hard to be joyful when you’re plotting something horrible. If you see someone who looks out of place, be friendly and pretend he’s another happy Trump supporter. You and a buddy can do the “Isn’t this great! and where are you from?” routine and see what happens.

If you’re staff working at the event as a technician or caterer, you may not even be a Trump fan, but you don’t want to be in the middle of violence. Be alert for fellow staff members who don’t fit in, or equipment that is unusual or in the wrong place. Make note of existing security personnel and report your concerns immediately.

Have a good time, enjoy the win, but keep your head on a swivel. Don’t be disappointed if you don’t get that handshake and photo with the new President. 

Jack Gleason is a conservative, common-sense, political writer. His email is [email protected] and his always-free Substack is jackgleason.substack.com 

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FBI Issues Warning as South American Gangs Terrorize Professional Athletes Using Elaborate Schemes

FBI Issues Warning as South American Gangs Terrorize Professional Athletes Using Elaborate Schemes

FBI Issues Warning as South American Gangs Terrorize Professional Athletes Using Elaborate Schemes
December 31, 2024

If this story confuses readers as much as it confused me, then we all should be forgiven.

After all, establishment figures and their media allies reliably informed us that during the 2024 presidential campaign then-candidate Donald Trump had wildly exaggerated tales of marauding South American gangs in Aurora, Colorado, and elsewhere.

On Monday, ABC News reported that the FBI has alerted professional sports leagues to a pattern of well-coordinated robberies carried out by South American criminals who have targeted high-profile athletes.

The criminals have used elaborate planning, including surveillance, to burglarize athletes’ homes.

“These preparation tactics enable theft groups to conduct burglaries in a short amount of time. Organized theft groups bypass alarm systems, use Wi-Fi jammers to block Wi-Fi connections and disable devices, cover security cameras, and obfuscate their identities,” per an FBI Liaison Information Report obtained by ABC News.

The athletes’ homes have made for vulnerable targets in part because of the athletes’ predictable travel schedules.

Incredibly, between September and November, “organized theft groups allegedly burglarized the homes of at least nine professional athletes,” per the FBI report.

Victims included quarterback Patrick Mahomes and tight end Travis Kelce, both of the defending Super Bowl Champion Kansas City Chiefs. Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow, a 2024 MVP candidate, also had his home burglarized.

Likewise, criminals have targeted several NBA players, including Dallas Mavericks guard and 2023-24 scoring champ Luka Doncic.

In other words, the South American gangs have brazenly burglarized the homes of some of America’s most prominent athletes.

Fortunately, the alleged crimes have unfolded when the athletes and their families were not at home.

“While many burglaries occur while homes are unoccupied, some burglaries occur while residents are home. In these instances, individuals are encouraged to seek law enforcement help and avoid engaging with criminals, as they may be armed or use violence if confronted,” the report read.

Recall that in August reports emerged that a violent South American gang, Tren de Aragua, had taken over apartment complexes in Aurora. Trump called attention to the problem on multiple occasions.

As usual, liberals lied about the reports and dismissed Trump’s concerns. As usual, subsequent events proved those liberals wrong.

Trump, now president-elect, enjoys a mandate from voters to arrest and deport illegal immigrants, including criminal gang members.

Perhaps that helps explain why so many athletes have expressed joy in the wake of Trump’s election victory. After all, bold and skillful South American criminals have already demonstrated that wealth and fame will not insulate those athletes from the effects of President Joe Biden’s open border.

At least the FBI has told the truth for once. In light of such high-profile victims, perhaps the establishment media might soon do likewise.

This article appeared originally on The Western Journal.

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Author: Michael Schwarz, The Western Journal